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Emerge Vermont recruits, trains and provides a powerful network for Democratic women interested in running for office. Emerge is the only in-depth, six-month training program that inspires women to run and gives them the tools to win. We’re a great team to join and here’s… Read More
Join us as we gear up for 2020!
The 2020 election is going to be critical for our country and our state. That’s why Emerge Vermont is gearing up to increase the number of Democratic women on the ballot. By expanding our trainings and building the pipeline of women to run, we can make a difference. Read More
Commentary on Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day April 2nd is Equal Pay Day. Here in Vermont and across the U.S. we pause to ask whether women’s work and contributions are fully valued. Today, women are central to caring for and supporting our families and growing our nation’s economy. But while times have changed, the… Read More
Speak Out for Kiah Morris & Work to End Racism
Today we honor the legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., but what does that mean if we haven’t been working to end racism every other day of the year? Many of you know that our alumna, former Representative Kiah Morris, resigned from her seat in the Vermont House because… Read More
Support Our Work with a Year End Contribution
This year we marked our 5th anniversary by electing more alumnae than ever! We are asking for your support so we can carry this momentum into 2019 and beyond, and continue training Democratic women to run for office up and down the ballot. Please make a year-end contribution to… Read More
Emerge had an 83% Win Rate on Election Day
Election Day 2018 was big for Emerge Vermont – 83% of alumnae and staff won! Emerge alumnae won key races in Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, and Franklin counties, helping to secure a veto-proof majority in the Vermont… Read More
Emerge Alumnae Running for Office: Meet Sara Coffey
We’re proud to be highlighting Sara Coffey next in our series of Emerge Alumnae who are running for office! Sara is the founder and Director of Vermont Performance Lab, a community-based organization that links art-making with civic engagement. You can read more about Sara here. Read More
Emerge Alumnae Running for Office: Meet Kathleen James
Our Emerge Vermont series highlighting Emerge Alumnae who are running for office continues with Kathleen James! Kathleen is running to represent Manchester, Arlington, Sunderland and Sandgate in the Vermont House. Kathleen is the Executive Director of International Skiing History Association (ISHA) and the Editor of ISHA’s… Read More
Emerge Alumnae Running for Office: Meet Marybeth Redmond
Marybeth is running to represent Essex in the Vermont House. Marybeth has worked as a journalist, educator, and nonprofit professional for organizations that serve the impoverished, the incarcerated, the underemployed, and women and girls. Marybeth is an alumnae of our 2018 Candidate Boot Camp! Learn more about Marybeth here. Read More
Emerge Alumnae Running for Office: Meet Senator Ingram
We’re excited 19 Emerge Vermont alumnae are running for office in the General Election! Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting these awesome women who’ve stepped up to serve their communities. Senator Debbie Ingram Debbie currently represents Chittenden County in the Senate and she’s an alumnae of our 2016 training… Read More